Tofu Scramble – July’s Vegan Recipe of the Month
Posted by Henry.
Tofu scramble is a vegan breakfast staple. Easy to make and easy to love, it’s a great way to start a lazy Sunday morning. This recipe is a new one for me, and comes from the wonderful Post Punk Kitchen. Enjoy!
Photo courtesy of dharmalily
Recipe from Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Basic Scrambled Tofu
Serves 4
Spice Blend
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed with your fingers
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or more, to taste)
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Fresh black pepper to taste
InstructionsÂ
First stir the spice blend together in a small cup. Add water and mix. Set aside.
Preheat a large, heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat. Saute the garlic in olive oil for about a minute. Break the tofu apart into bite sized pieces and saute for about 10 minutes, using a spatula to stir often. Get under the tofu when you are stirring, scrape the bottom and don’t let it stick to the pan, that is where the good, crispy stuff is. Use a thin metal spatula to get the job done, a wooden or plastic one won’t really cut it. The tofu should get browned on at least one side, but you don’t need to be too precise about it. The water should cook out of it and not collect too much at the bottom of the ban. If that is happening, turn the heat up and let the water evaporate.
Add the spice blend and mix to incorporate. Add the nutritional yeast and fresh black pepper. Cook for about 5 more minutes. Serve warm.
Check out Isa’s website for even more ways to enjoy this delicious meal.
June 22, 2012
Posted in: Food Love, Recipe
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